The package deal is a 4 (four) day Being a Director Part 1-4 programme.

The 4 (four) dates allocated for the package deal are non-negotiable, non-alterable and may not be substituted for alternative dates.

In the event that a delegate is unable to attend on any of the 4 (four) dates, such delegate shall forfeit that day’s attendance and no refund or alternatives are available in any manner whatsoever.

The package deal may be transferable and in the event the delegate is unable to attend any day of the 4 (four) days, 48 (forty eight) hours written notice is required of the person attending in the delegate’s place.

In order to cancel the 4 (four)dates, written cancellation will need to be given to the IoDSA 7 (seven) full working days prior to the first date of the 4 (four) days in the package deal.

Part 1 - An introduction to corporate governance

Part 2 - The governing body’s role in ethics, strategy & performance and integrated reporting

Overview

This one day programme is aimed at equipping aspiring and new governing body members with an overview of the principles and concepts underpinning corporate governance.

Key focus areas

Overview and evolution of corporate governance

Corporate Governance and Ethics

The business case for corporate governance

Governance models

Governance frameworks

·Governing body members and their duties

Other key governance role players

Overview

This one day programme is aimed at equipping aspiring and new governing body members with an understanding of their role in Ethics, Strategy & Performance and Integrated Reporting.

Key focus areas

Ethics

Leadership, ethics and corporate citizenship

Stakeholder inclusivity

Strategy and Performance

Considerations, drivers and process

Link to sustainable development

Business case for sustainability

Engagement on and implementation of strategy

Integrated Reporting

Link to sustainability reporting and GRI reporting

Benefits of <IR>

Content elements

Capitals and value creation

Part 3 - The governing body’s role in risk, compliance technology & information and assurance

Part 4 - Increasing governing body effectiveness and
adding value

Overview

This one day programme is aimed at equipping aspiring and new governing body members with an understanding of their role in Risk, Compliance, Technology & Information and Assurance.

Key Focus Areas

Risk

Understanding the board’s role in Risk

Risk appetite and tolerance

Risk role players

Evolution of risk

Risk management process

Compliance

Understanding the board’s role in Compliance

Technology & information

Understanding the board’s role in Technology & Information

Assurance

Understanding the board’s role in Assurance

Overview

This one day programme is aimed at equipping aspiring and new governing body members with the knowledge of how effective governing bodies should operate.